Showing posts with label Wallpaper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wallpaper. Show all posts

05 October 2011

Things Are Looking Up...


Bear Hill Interiors


Bear Hill Interiors


via Veranda


Elizabeth Gordon


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I vividly remember really noticing wallpaper on the ceilings for the first time at the Hart's home when I was in college. The impact that the William Morris wallpaper on every wall in the Powder Bath was stunning. I have loved it and noticed it often ever since that particular epiphany. I have often offered it as a suggestions to various clients over the years, but I find that many are nervous to commit to it or hesitant to pay for something they may consider an unnecessary extra. The clients who have committed experience the whimsical pleasure of an extra detail that can really pack a punch! If you read this blog then you know I am a big wallpaper fan. Now you know I am a fan of applying it to the ceiling in some circumstances. Regardless, I believe the ceilings are very important parts of a whole room (obviously!) and stress that it is important to treat them as so. This could be with a particular paint, a treatment or as mentioned above, wallpaper!


Happy Thursday! Off to Dallas. Go Horns!...

29 September 2011

Chinoserie Up...


de Gournay



India Foster via Stylebeat













via Southern Accents






via Southern Accents






Nancy Braithwaite


Aerin Lauder's office













If you have ever read my blog you may know that I am very drawn to chinoserie. I love the art that is depicted on furniture, wallpaper, objects - basically anything that it could be applied. I am always amazed at the amount of detail that goes into this work and, of course, the overall aesthetic. Chinoserie to me is graceful on the eyes because of the movement, yet it still encompasses enough detail to be intriguing. I try to imagine the patience of the artist to be able to create these masterpieces - wow. That is inspiring to me.


Enjoy your weekend!...

05 April 2011

Ziggin' and Zaggin'...

via Atlanta Homes and Lifestyle Magazine







Tory Burch via Vogue








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The graphic chevron print is so fun and can have such a nice impact in a room. The pattern is used over and over in things you not even realize such as paver sidewalks, tile designs in bathrooms and kitchens and hardwood floors. The pattern can be very in your face as well as a subtle repetitive print that looks like a solid with a little more zing. The pattern can be consistent or random, which adds another edge. I would most likely stick with the consistent pattern on wallpaper or a rug since I am such a symmetry freak, but the random pattern could be fun on pillows or maybe upholstered furniture.


I hope everyone is enjoying the same incredible Spring weather we are having in Texas! Happy Wednesday!...